Mobility Assistance in Anacortes, WA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Anacortes, WA: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Skagit County)

669

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Anacortes)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Skagit County)

About 832 Anacortes residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 16% in Skagit County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

669 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Anacortes that list physical therapy include Alpha Home Health and Eden Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Anacortes compared with Skagit County and Washington

Census figure	Anacortes	Skagit County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	16%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.2%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	5.6%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	26%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	3.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,000	$65,082	—

Older residents in towns around Anacortes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Oak Harbor, WA	13 mi	3,118	26%
Burlington, WA	14 mi	1,595	28%
Mount Vernon, WA	15 mi	6,520	19%
Sedro-Woolley, WA	18 mi	1,850	22%
Friday Harbor, WA	18 mi	537	17%
Bellingham, WA	20 mi	15,407	16%

Home health agencies serving Anacortes (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health	Everett, WA	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 299-1302
Eden Home Health	Bellingham, WA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 734-5410
Signature Healthcare At Home	Burlington, WA	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(425) 861-3850

Emergency hospitals near Anacortes

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Island Hospital	Anacortes, WA	0.9 mi	4 of 5	(360) 299-1300
Peacehealth United General Medical Center	Sedro Woolley, WA	18 mi	3 of 5	(360) 856-6021

Straight-line miles from the center of Anacortes. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Anacortes

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $6,250 monthly median income of Anacortes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Anacortes: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Anacortes?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $6,250 monthly median income of Anacortes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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